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Why Men's College Basketball Games Have Two Halves, Not Four Quarters

Why Men's College Basketball Games Have Two Halves, Not Four Quarters

The game of basketball was created in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith. In his original rule book, he stated that the game would be "played in two fifteen minute halves with rest time in between".  His...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Mar 22 2022
What is a 'Draw'? And Why Ties Still Exist in the World's Most Popular Sport

What is a 'Draw'? And Why Ties Still Exist in the World's Most Popular Sport

When it comes to the growing popularity of soccer in the United States, perhaps one of the lingering concerns that its detractors cling to is how many contests end in a tie - or a "draw" as it is...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Nov 23 2022